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People talking about AI is like glitter after a craft project, or azulejos in architecture, it's everywhere! Recent advances in generative AI, like Stable Diffusion and Chat-GPT, have the industry more hyped up than a caffeine-addicted toddler. It can leave one feeling like they're being left behind if they're not incorporating AI into their apps today. In this talk, we'll take a s...

The landscape of software development is rapidly evolving, and developers are constantly seeking better tools to enhance their productivity and create more efficient workflows. In this talk, I'll show you what many of my enterprise customers are looking to implement - deploying architectural archetypes using the latest advancements in developer toolsets. We will stand up our dev environment on...

It's been hard to miss AI in the news recently. From breakthroughs in natural language processing to impressive image recognition and generation capabilities, AI is everywhere we look right now! In this talk, experienced software engineer Simon Waight will explore the benefits and considerations for developers when they are looking to adopt generative AI as part of their toolkit. To help set t...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most powerful and influential technologies of our time. It has the potential to transform various aspects of our lives, such as health, education, entertainment, and security. However, AI also poses significant challenges and risks, such as ethical dilemmas, social impacts, and existential threats. How can we ensure that AI is aligned with our values and...

It's time to delve into the critical intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Let's explore the integration of Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) principles into machine learning model development processes. Addressing vulnerabilities and ensuring data privacy are paramount as AI technologies become more prevalent. Session is on practical approaches to incorpor...

Have you ever wondered how to create intelligent apps with .NET and Azure OpenAI? Do you want to learn how to leverage the power of large language models like ChatGPT to generate natural and engaging conversations? Do you want to see how AI can build AI apps? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this talk is for you! In this talk, you will discover how to use .NET, C#, and Azure to...

In the past year ChatGPT and the OpenAI API have gone from 0 to 100 faster than a Tesla. No one wants to be left behind. Businesses are automating tasks and having content written instantly. Some companies are suddenly ✅ 10x more productive, and some companies ❌ struggle. SSW consultants have been leveraging AI to improve client’s products…. And solving problems inside SSW too. Let’s take a look...

Combining the power of Kubernetes and MLOps brings scalability, reliability, and reproducibility to generative AI workflows. In this session, we will explore how Kubernetes enables the orchestration of distributed generative AI training and inference pipelines, while MLOps practices ensure efficient model development, deployment, and monitoring. Join us to discover how this combination empowers or...

What comes after ChatGPT? Vector database projects like Weaviate, Pinecone, and Chroma recently got millions of dollars of funding for their projects. But what are vector databases? And why will they be so important in the future? Let us see how Vector Databases can help you define and run your machine learning business use cases. We will explore some real-world use cases and try to understand the...

It's time you meet your AI pair programmer. Do you find yourself stuck on a chunk of code? Unsure of how best to center a div? GitHub Copilot can help. Get unstuck by seeing suggested lines or code, whole functions, and learn more about your development journey through having code explained, and even translate your code into other languages. Find out more about GitHub Copilot, new features, up...

Neural Style Transfer (NST) is a concept in generative AI where the content of one image is combined with the style of another to create a new image . It uses a pre-trained Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and adds loss functions with style transformations to generate a novel image. CNNs are deep learning models used mainly in image analysis to understand image content. They work by using filter...

As software engineers, we have the incredible opportunity to harness the power of ChatGPT to elevate our applications to new heights of interactivity and intelligence. Embark on a thrilling journey through ChatGPT's evolution, powered by the Transformers architecture. Explore ChatGPT's real-world impact on code assistance, customer support, content generation, and more. But that's not...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the world we live in, and Microsoft is at the forefront of this exciting revolution. Join us for a session where we'll explore the latest innovation from Microsoft and GitHub on AI.Let's explore the latest technologies, including Azure OpenAI, Neural voice, and GitHub Co-pilot. With Co-pilot, an AI-powered coding assistant that suggests code snip...

In today’s fast-paced and complex technological landscape, observability has become a critical aspect of ensuring the reliability and performance of software systems. However, traditional observability tools and techniques can only go so far in providing insights into the behavior of these systems. Enter ChatGPT, a conversational AI tool that can help bridge the gap between observability and human...

Join us in this gripping session as we peel back the layers of the banking sector's current state during these dark times. The industry faces relentless direct attacks and ingenious social engineering scams that have evolved with the digital era. As technology progresses, with the rise of DeepFake and powerful AI/ML tools like ChatGPT, scammers exploit these innovations, making cybersecurity an ev...

This is a technical presentation where we'll look at attacks on implementations of Large Language Models (LLMs) used for chatbots, sentiment analysis, and similar applications. Serious prompt injection vulnerabilities can be used by adversaries to completely weaponize your AI against your users. We will look at how so-called "prompt injection" attacks occur, why they work, different variations lik...

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Software engineering is more than just programming; it's about building software that works reliably, rooted in a pragmatic and scientific approach. The difficult part of software engineering is the design, given that production is as simple as cloning bytes. Software engineers should focus on exploration and discovery, adapting lessons from science through iteration, feedback, and incremental wor...

Software engineers need a combination of hard and soft skills to be successful1. Hard skills are technical abilities learned through education or professional development that can be measured for proficienc https://www.springboard.com/blog/software-engineering/skills-needed/

Product management as we know it is over. AI is already dismantling the role faster than many of us expected. If you’re in product management, don’t be surprised by this; your job now is to adapt faster than the changes are happening. https://www.chatprd.ai/blog/product-management-is-dead

Imagine an AI teammate that lives within your existing product management tools! An AI agent can boost your productivity by: Summarizing discussions in Slack. Generating PRD drafts. Answering questions about specs in Confluence. Suggesting priority changes in Jira. Creating simple web forms. Alerting you to drops in conversion rates. It integrates into your workflow, acting as a natural extension...

AI Product Management Agents: Revolutionizing the Role of the Modern PM AI agents can act as an extra pair of hands and an extra brain across a Product Manager's core responsibilities. These agents offer key capabilities such as: AI agents can serve as a strategic sounding board by simulating scenarios to inform strategy. Essentially, AI agents offer a "virtual team member" who works 24/7, doesn’t...

AI is transforming product management workflows by helping product managers (PMs) handle the large amounts of data and tasks they face. AI tools can assist with synthesis, writing, surfacing insights, and providing creative suggestions, without replacing the intuition, empathy, and influence that PMs bring. These tools can help with tasks like PRD (Product Requirements Document) writing and user r...

AI has the potential to transform product management workflows and responsibilities in several significant ways. Looking ahead, AI could change how product managers operate. If today's AI assistants respond to prompts and automate basic tasks, the future may bring more proactive and intelligent AI agents. Here are some of the most significant potential transformations: Proactive strategy and d...

Here's a description for a post about using AI to write a product requirements document (PRD), based on the provided source: Are you a product manager looking to streamline your PRD writing process? Discover how AI tools like ChatPRD can help you draft, refine, and update PRDs more efficiently. AI can automate repetitive tasks, provide instant feedback, and ensure consistency, ultimately saving yo...